[1] He played college football for the Clemson Tigers,[2] where, as a senior, he was honored by Gannett News Service as a first-team All-American.
[3] Hatcher was selected in the third round of the 1985 NFL draft by the Los Angeles Rams.
[4] He had an outstanding rookie season, averaging 43.2 yards per punt and being selected to the Pro Bowl, as well as Associated Press first-team All-Pro.
Teammate Jim Everett threw for the only three touchdowns of the game for the Rams as the Vikings' only other points were Rich Karlis' record-tying seven field goals.
After his professional football career ended, Hatcher took a job working at Freightliner Custom Chassis in Gaffney, South Carolina.